17 Free Crochet Basket Patterns | Let’s Get Organized

Looking for a quick and easy crochet project? Get organized with 17 free crochet basket patterns, including small baskets, storage baskets, trays, seasonal designs, and more. The patterns range from beginner to intermediate level, and many include a full video tutorial to help you along the way.

Crochet baskets have been one of my favorite things to make since I first started crocheting in 2011. Over the years, I’ve learned plenty of tips and tricks for creating baskets that hold their shape while still being practical and stylish.

Whether you need a small catch-all like my Small Crochet Basket & Trinket Tray, a structured design like the Boxy Square Crochet Basket, or a versatile set like my Crochet Nesting Bowls, there’s a pattern below for just about every space and season.

Crochet baskets are timeless projects that offer useful storage and organization while still looking beautiful around your home. They’re also easy to customize simply by changing the yarn, color, size, or contents.

Many of the free crochet basket patterns below work up in about an hour or less, making them great quick projects for your home, handmade gifts, or craft markets.

Looking for even more ideas? Browse my complete Crochet Basket Pattern Collection for additional free patterns and basket inspiration.

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Everyday Crochet Basket & Tray Patterns

These everyday crochet basket patterns combine practical storage with simple, modern style. Use them as catch-all baskets, trays, plant holders, or decorative storage throughout your home.

• The Little Handle Basket Crochet Pattern: Available in three sizes, this modern crochet basket features small handles on each side and works beautifully for plants, small essentials, or decorative storage.
• The Color Block Crochet Basket Pattern: Add a little color to your storage with this versatile crochet basket pattern. The set includes multiple sizes that can be used as baskets, trays, and catch-alls throughout your home.
• Spike Stitch Crochet Basket & Tray Pattern: The spike stitch adds plenty of texture to this modern basket and tray collection. Use the finished pieces for everyday storage, plants, or as decorative catch-alls.

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Small & Nesting Crochet Baskets, Trays & Bowls

If you love smaller projects, these small and nesting crochet baskets are perfect for organizing little items around the home. You’ll find nesting square baskets, a complete set of crochet bowls, and a quick trinket tray for jewelry, keys, notions, and other small essentials.

• Free Crochet Nesting Bowl Pattern – Set of 6: Make a complete set of six crochet bowls that nest neatly inside one another. The smaller sizes are especially useful for buttons, stitch markers, jewelry, and other little items.
• The Boxy Basket | Free Square Crochet Basket Pattern: This set of three nesting square baskets combines a modern shape with the herringbone half double crochet stitch. Use them together or separately to organize small items throughout your home.
• Small Crochet Basket – Trinket Tray: This quick puff-stitch basket can be used as a trinket tray, coaster, or small catch-all. The free pattern also includes a bonus mini size that’s perfect for rings and other tiny treasures.

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Hanging & Storage Crochet Basket Patterns

Make the most of your storage space with these versatile crochet basket patterns. These designs can hang from hooks, peg boards, doorknobs, or wall racks while providing practical storage for plants, accessories, craft supplies, and everyday essentials.

• The Basic Basket Crochet Pattern: A great foundational crochet basket pattern made with simple stitches. The pattern includes three nesting sizes along with an optional handle so the baskets can sit on a surface or hang from a hook.
• Crochet Flat Bottom Basket Pattern: This two-size crochet basket has a flat base so it can sit neatly on a surface or hang from a hook. The textured stitch pattern gives the simple design a little extra interest.
• Free Crochet Peg Board Basket Pattern: These small handled baskets are designed to hang from a peg board or hook, making them an easy way to organize craft supplies, small accessories, plants, and everyday essentials.
• Doorknob Hanging Basket Crochet Pattern: A long handle allows this textured basket to hang from a doorknob, hook, or wall rack. Use it for everyday storage, a small plant, or even as a reusable gift basket.

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Jumbo Yarn Crochet Basket Patterns

Prefer working with thick yarn? These jumbo yarn crochet basket patterns use chunky blanket-style yarn to create sturdy baskets with plenty of texture and structure. Choose the oversized version for larger storage or the mini version when you want a smaller, quicker project.

• XL Crochet Color Block Basket Pattern: This oversized crochet basket uses jumbo yarn and simple color changes to create a practical storage basket for yarn, blankets, pillows, toys, and other bulky items.
• Mini Crochet Color Block Basket: This smaller version of the XL Color Block Basket uses thick jumbo yarn for a quick crochet project that still has plenty of structure and texture.

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Seasonal Crochet Basket Patterns

Crochet baskets are easy to customize for different seasons simply by changing the colors, yarn, and decorative details. These patterns include Valentine’s hearts, Easter carrots and bunnies, plus a cozy tweed basket that works especially well for fall and winter decorating.

• Puffy Heart Crochet Basket Pattern: Puff stitches create a heart-inspired design in this Valentine-friendly crochet basket. The free pattern includes three sizes, including a shallow tray that can easily be used throughout the year by changing the colors.
• Crochet Carrot Basket Pattern: Bobble stitches and color changes create rows of little carrots around this spring and Easter basket. The pattern includes mini, medium, and tray sizes.
• Lil Bunny Basket Crochet Pattern: This small Easter basket features crochet bunny ears and a fluffy tail for a fun spring project that can be filled with treats, gifts, or Easter décor.
• Jumbo Crochet Bunny Basket Pattern: The oversized companion to the Lil Bunny Basket is worked with jumbo yarn and features bunny ears, a fluffy tail, and an optional handle for a larger Easter basket or spring centerpiece.
• The Lil Tweed Basket: A small handled crochet basket worked with two strands of bulky yarn held together. The tweed version has a cozy seasonal look, but changing the yarn colors makes this pattern easy to use throughout the year.

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My Favorite Basket Tags and Finishing Touches

One of my favorite ways to finish a crochet basket is by adding a decorative tag or label. It’s a small detail, but it can give even a simple crochet basket a much more polished, finished look.

I use a mix of wooden, vegan leather, and ultrasuede tags throughout many of the crochet basket patterns in this collection. They’re especially nice for handmade gifts, home décor, and finished pieces you plan to sell at craft fairs or markets.

💡 Looking for More Tag Ideas? Visit my complete Crochet Tags & Labels Guide for photos, supplier recommendations, and more of the tags, labels, and embellishments I use on my finished projects.

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I can’t wait to see your crochet baskets! If you try any of these 17 free crochet basket patterns, I’d love to see what you make. Be sure to tag me @simplymadebyerin.

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